The sights, tastes and traditions of The Big E came to iCare Health Network this September as residents and staff across the network celebrated “The Big E at the Little i,” a two-week series of recreation programs inspired by New England’s biggest fair. The tradition began years ago at Touchpoints at Manchester, where Recreation Director Melissa Ploszaj and her team developed their own version of The Big E for residents. The program takes residents on a tour of New England, using food, act…

iCare Health Network is proud to congratulate recently retired Chief Clinical Officer Allison Breault on being named a 2026 Healthcare Hero by the Hartford Business Journal. The annual Healthcare Heroes awards recognize outstanding healthcare professionals whose leadership, innovation and commitment have made a meaningful impact on healthcare organizations, patients and communities across Connecticut.

On September 21, 2026, iCare Health Network hosted a daylong Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Summit at the Hilton Garden Windsor. Held in recognition of National Recovery Month, the Collaborative Care Education Day brought together iCare clinical leaders, department heads, community partners and subject-matter experts for advanced education on substance use disorders, recovery and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through its longstanding iRecovery program and years of hands-on experie…

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iCare Health Network is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer Michael Plausse has been named the recipient of the 2026 Champion of Elder Care Award, one of the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities and Connecticut Center for Assisted Living’s (CAHCF/CCAL) highest honors. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership, expertise, and commitment have made a lasting impact on long-term care in Connecticut.  In announcing the award, CAHCF/CCAL President and CEO Matthew…